Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

Today in the News Media

Today in the News Media is a synopsis of some of the most prominent coverage of OSU people and programs. Inclusion of any item constitutes neither an endorsement nor a critique, but rather is intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items in the media.

Lexie Merrill was homeless at age 15, pregnant by age 16 and a mom by age 17. What would you think would be her chances of being an Oregon State University junior and an on-campus leader by age 20? Well, that’s the way things turned out.

Before founding Eleven, Mr. Friedman launched the business development organization at Tripwire, and began his career in the newly formed server group at Intel. He graduated from Oregon State University.

With the baking industry in mind, Oregon State University has developed a higher-yielding soft white winter wheat that’s also resistant to the disease stripe rust. (see also AgProfessional, Farms.com, Milling & Baking News)

Today

Food Drive Book Sale: Used books, DVDs, and CDs available all week long at bargain prices! Come by Richardson Hall First Floor Knuckle, Feb 11-15, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and browse the selection and see what treasures you can find! All proceeds go directly to Linn Benton Food Share. Sponsored by the College of Forestry.

Bake Sale: Stop by Magruder Hall Lobby Feb. 12-15, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. to pick up delicious baked goods! The College of Vet Med is supplying a great variety individually sold of baked goods, ranging from 50 cents to $2.

Special Order Breads, Cakes and Cookies: From Feb. 12-19, Special order breads, cakes, and cookies from the talented LPI bakers. We have an assortment of goodies for you to order including three kinds of English muffin bread, whole wheat sandwich bread, rolls, carrot cake, chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies, and baklava! E-mail Deborah Hobbs.

Valentine’s Day Bake Sale: Cookies, Cupcakes, and Pies, OH MY!! Come to AMBC’s Valentine’s Bake Sale in Hovland 108 on Feb. 13 – 14, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or until it’s gone, get some sweets for your sweetie (or yourself) and support the local food share. Donations are welcome either in cash or canned-food items.

Children and Families Lunch & Learn: Discussion on the topic of sexual development in children, noon to 1 p.m., Feb. 13, MU 211. As parents and caregivers, understanding early sexual development and behavior in our children is sometimes an area of our child’s development we know little about. Kathy Greaves, from the program of Human Development and Family Sciences, will lead the discussion. RSVP to amy.luhn@oregonstate.edu

OSUsed Store Food Drive Discount: Come to our weekly public sale Wednesday, noon to 3 p.m. at 644 SW 13th. Bring 1-2 food donation items for 10% off or 3+ items for 25% off your purchase. Personal purchases must be made during public sales, but departments may shop on most weekdays; learn more on our website. http://surplus.oregonstate.edu/special-sale

College of Forestry Soup Lunch:Come and enjoy a variety of soups, breads and baked goods provided by the Admin units in support of this year’s food drive. Wednesday, February 13, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Richardson 2nd floor knuckle. All proceeds will be donated directly to Linn Benton Food Share.

Science Lecture:Feb 13, noon, Ballard Extension Hall 200. “Economic impact assessment of innovation: Analysis lessons from ag biotech” by Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes, an Endowed Professor of Agribusiness Strategy and the Director of the Economics and Management of Agrobiotechnology Center at the University of Missouri.

Webinar: Finding and Using Media, with Stevon Roberts (TAC/CTL). Audio, visual, and interactive media are widely available and may enhance many educational experiences. In this session Steve and Jon explore the principles of instructional uses of media as well as methods for finding, assessing, and deploying such assets in your courses. Wed. Feb. 13, 2-2:50pm. Register here: http://bit.ly/UhO0Vp

Contract bargaining meeting: Classified Workers attend the “Contract Bargaining Kick-Off” this Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 5:15 in the Valley Library Willamette Rm. East. Please come and share your ideas on how to win a good contract for the next biennium. Dinner available.

Impact of genetically engineered crops: Public lecture, Feb 13, 7 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes is an Endowed Professor of Agribusiness Strategy and the Director of the Economics and Management of Agrobiotechnology Center at the University of Missouri. Global Economic Impacts of Genetically Engineered Crops: Who are the Winners and Losers?

Upcoming Events

NEW! Webinar: TAC.FM, with Mark Dinsmore (TAC) & Stevon Roberts (TAC/CTL). Drop in on our Friday morning TAC Technology webinars. Each week we will take a look at technologies of interest to teaching faculty at OSU. Check out our program offerings, topics and show notes at http://oregonstate.edu/tac/tacfm. Fri. Feb. 15, 10-10:50 a.m. Register here: http://bit.ly/UhO33I

NEW! Webinar: Improving PowerPoint Slide Design, with Kimmy Hescock (TAC). This webinar is designed to help instructors improve and beautify the visual look of their slide design in order to better support teaching and learning. Fri. Feb 15, 11 a.m. to noon. Register here: http://bit.ly/UhO3R4

NEW! A Cultural Affair: ISOSU & INTO OSU host a multicultural showcase of international and cultural performance, dance, song, and art in a fun night of festivities. Come join and celebrate the many unique communities that coexist on the OSU campus. The event takes place in Milam Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. Free.

NEW! Poverty Simulation: Imagine what your life would be like as an OSU student experiencing poverty, hunger, homelessness, or food insecurity. Amidst this year’s food drive, join us for this new HSRC simulation to better understand the experiences of this unique, ever-growing group of students on our campus. For information contact Becky Evans. Event targeted for MU employees by the MU Inclusive Community Initiative, and open to all. Feb. 19, noon to1:30 p.m., MU 109.

Prepping Athletes for the Gridiron: At the Feb. 14 meeting of Triad, OSU’s faculty and staff club, Ariko Iso, football trainer in the Dept. of Intercollegiate Athletics, will discuss how she works to keep athletes in top physical shape. Triad will meet in the MU, room 109A, from noon to 1 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend free of charge and pay $11 if they have lunch. Contact Nick Houtman, 541-737-0783, to save a seat.

Training for New Version of MediaSpace: The new version of MediaSpace, OSU’s open source and cloud-based media solution, launches on Feb. 18. It integrates many requested features and some important new functionality, including privacy / access control, captioning, HTML5 support, and improved layout. Please join us for a one hour informational session on either Feb. 14 or Feb. 15; register at http://oregonstate.edu/training/course_view.php?crse_id=371. A detailed explanation of the changes is available here

Music a la Carte: Kate Hamilton, viola and David Oliver, piano. The Romantic Viola: Lyrical works from the 19th and 20th centuries. Noon, Feb. 15, MU Lounge.

Reception for John Maul: A reception to honor John Maul, former Director of the School of Arts and Communication, will take place on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. in the C&E Auditorium at the LaSells Stewart Center. Maul passed away from a long illness late last year. John’s wife, Kay Campbell, is hosting the reception. Attendees are invited to write a remembrance of John to be included in a book of tributes. Use 8.5” x 11” paper for inclusion in the book and forward your page to the attention of Loril Chandler, 106 Fairbanks Hall, no later than Feb. 13.

Information Session for Museum and Informal Science: Professional and Noncredit Education’s Free-Choice Learning Professional Certificate adapts the M.S. degree for those wanting continuing education. Participants will work with some of the field’s leading researchers to apply informal learning theories in real-world educational settings. Jennifer Bachman will host a free session on Monday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. Register today! https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/384202462

Lectures and seminars

“On Being Lucky – Hydrothermal Vents: From Discovery to Today’s Science,” featuring Marvin Lilley, will be Feb. 15 beginning at 4 p.m. in Gilfillan Auditorium at OSU. It is free and open to the public. OSU led the discovery of hydrothermal vents in 1977, which some have called the biggest oceanographic discovery of the last century. More information: http://bit.ly/YHnzQ3

Food drive events

CoF Valentine’s Day Silent Auction and Bake Sale: Come by Richardson Hall first floor knuckle on Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to bid on some fabulous Valentine’s baskets, or take home a plate of goodies from the bake sale. There’s sure to be something for every sweetheart!!

Flicks for the Food Drive: Join us on Feb. 14, 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. in The Valley Library, Willamette Seminar Rooms, 3rd floor! Bring your lunch and watch a movie. Donate money or canned food for admission! Free popcorn & view SCARC collection selections, including one of Finley’s early wildlife films and early campus footage! Brought to you by OSU Libraries/ E-Campus/ Outreach & Engagement. For more information contact JoLynn.Ohearn@oregonstate.edu.

Papa’s Pizza Coupon Sales: Students in the Honors Advisory and Activities Committee are selling Papa’s Pizza Coupon Flyers, worth over $100 in savings, including a free small pizza from Feb 9-24. Flyers are $15 each, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Linn-Benton Food Share. Contact Karen Ast to purchase.

Plant “Sale”: A fair variety and large quantity of plants are available for donation. Come by Ballard Ext. Hall 303 M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Feb. 11 until March 1. All proceeds benefit the Food Drive. Questions? Contact: laura.relyea@oregonstate.edu.

Valentine’s Day Bake Sale! The Arts & Sciences Business Center is holding a bake sale on Feb. 14, beginning at 10 a.m., in the main lobby of Cordley Hall (East side of the building). We will have individually packaged goodies priced at no more than $1. All proceeds go directly to Linn Benton Food Share. Stop by our table on your way to class or on your break. Feed others while you satisfying your sweet tooth!

Singing Telegrams for Valentine’s Day: It’s Valentine’s Day! Want to send someone a telegram on campus? Let me know when and where, and I’ll show up with a complimentary “rose” and a song! Contact leonora.rianda@oregonstate.edu and make a donation to the Linn-Benton Food Drive.

Valentine Cake Walk & Name that Baby Contest: Who doesn’t love delicious desserts just in time for Valentine’s Day? On Thurs., Feb. 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., for only $2, enter to win a delicious cake and have fun with your colleagues in the process! At the same time, we will be having the first ever MIME “Name That Baby” Contest. MIME faculty & staff have submitted baby photos and if you can guess who all the “Babies” are, you win a prize. Only $1 to enter. Event location TBA. Email michelle.eck@oregonstate.edu.

College of Education Raffle: Prizes include jewelry from Alta’s Antiques and Designs by OC, gift cards from Animal Crackers, Broken Yolk, Creative Crafts, Flat Tail, First Alternative Co-op, The Retreat Day Spa and Salon, and Vertebrata Chiropractic. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Drawing is on Feb. 28. Stop by Furman 104 or email amy.beaderstadt@oregonstate.edu to buy tickets.

Research Office Online Auction: Bid in our online auction Feb. 4-12, for a chance to win several items including a week’s reserved parking, jewelry, candy baskets and bouquets, and bragging rights for Rick Spinrad shaving his head! Items on display in A312 Kerr. Place your bids at http://oregonstate.edu/research/2013fooddrive.

Chemistry/Physics Departments Food Drive Raffle: The Chemistry and Physics Department is raffling off a variety of items to raise money for Food Drive February. They include soup delivery for a month, a night of star gazing and more. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Purchase your tickets in 153 Gilbert Hall, M-F 8-5. Drawing will be held Feb. 28.

Flower Power:Email JoLynn.OHearn@oregonstate.edu to be added to the order site for Gift Wrap, Dahlias, Freesias, Tiger Lilies, Anemones, Peonies and Black Gladiolus. 50% of the profit goes to Linn Benton Food Share. Brought to you by OSU Libraries/ E-Campus/ Outreach & Engagement.

Second Annual Prettiest Pet Contest: Is your pet the cutest? Enter the Prettiest Pet contest to benefit the Food Drive. Submit a photo & $1 entry fee at 300 Kerr Admin Bldg.; entries accepted Jan. 28 through March 1. Vote for your fave by donating from Feb. 4 through March 1; the pet with the most donations wins. Email jessica.king@oregonstate.edu.

News for Employees

NEW! Baccalaureate Core Grants: The Office of APAA announces grant funding for two awards of $5,000 each for academic units or a group of faculty to gather student learning data for Baccalaureate Core assessment undergoing review this year and next year (Speech, Mathematics, Fitness, DPD and certain WIC courses). Additional details can be obtained at http://oregonstate.edu/admin/aa/apaa/assessment/home. Contact Stefani Dawn, the Assistant Director for Assessment, with questions – 7-0919 or Stefani.dawn@oregonstate.edu. Proposal deadline: Friday, Feb. 22.

NEW! Faculty Release Time (FRT): The Research Office, Incentive Programs is accepting applications for the FRT Spring 2012-13 Solicitation (Fall, Winter or Spring 2013-14 Release). The program provides limited funding for individuals developing external grant proposals or who wish to further their scholarly activities. Program description and application: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/frt. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline for submission: Feb. 18.

Intergroup Dialogue: The Office of Equity & Inclusion, Intercultural Student Services and University Housing and Dining Services, are proud to announce the launch of Intergroup Dialogue, an intercultural learning initiative designed for the faculty and staff of Oregon State University. Intergroup Dialogues are 9-week sustained learning communities carefully structured to explore social group identity, conflict, and community. Priority deadline for registration is March 8. For more information, or to register visit: http://oregonstate.edu/oei/igd

Need housing for your intern or visiting scholar this summer: UHDS Residential Conferences is offering housing for OSU interns and scholars this summer in Halsell Hall. Halsell offers furnished suite-style rooms with single- or double-occupancy bedrooms sharing a common area with kitchenette and 1.5 bathrooms. We are taking reservations directly from interns and scholars via our website: http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/scholar-housing. For more information, please visit our website or contact us at (541) 737-9195 or uhdsresconf@oregonstate.edu.

Reward offered on assault case: An anonymous donor is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the unknown suspect who attacked and assaulted two females in Corvallis on Jan. 15 and Jan. 26. A tip line has been established to receive information from the community. Anyone with information that could assist law enforcement is asked to call the Corvallis Police Department at (541) 766-6924, or Oregon State Police University Area Command (541) 737-3010 option 2.

Valentines Day kicks off the First Annual February Heart Challenge: The individual and/or team that logs the most activity minutes will receive a Faculty/Staff Fitness (FSF) t-shirt and recognition on the FSF website http://health.oregonstate.edu/faculty-staff-fitness. Register by emailing febheartchallenge@gmail.com with your name, department and team name (optional) by Feb. 14 to compete in this two week challenge!

Manager training: OSU managers and supervisors are invited to attend a 2-Day Core Curriculum for Managers and Supervisors program (http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/training/core), scheduled for March 11 and 12 (8-5 daily). The session is sponsored by Training & Organizational Effectiveness and is free. Up to 16 hours of prerequisite online training is required, so sign up early. Register by email to Leigh Larkin at leigh.larkin@oregonstate.edu before Feb. 15.

Watch student fee hearings: KBVR-TV has been recording the Student Incidental Fee Committee Hearings for students. These hearings decide budgets for various student organizations, as well as the amount that each student pays for Student Incidental Fees. For more information on the hearings, visit the SIFC website at www.oregonstate.edu/sifc/home. The videos will be posted on KBVR-TV’s YouTube channel, which can be found at www.youtube.com/user/kbvr26.

DPD seminar: Applications for The Summer 2013 DPD Faculty Seminar are now available. The seminar will run from June 17-July 5, 2013 from 9 am to 1 pm. Applications are due on April 1, 2013. Information and the application for the DPD seminar are available here: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/dpd/dpd-faculty-seminar

Traffic and maintenance

Austin Hall construction: As part of the excavation and site foundation development for the new College of Business Building, Austin Hall, please expect street congestion, noise and vibration associated with this project, including Jefferson, Washington and 30th Street. Bicyclists and pedestrians are especially warned to look out for construction vehicles, which have a longer breaking time than most cars. Austin Hall will be located to the west of Fairbanks and the Women’s Building. Dates: Jan. 30-April 19.

Jobs

The Residential Education unit of University Housing and Dining Services invites applications for an Assistant Director for Living-Learning Communities. This position will be responsible for development and oversight of Living-Learning Communities within UHDS. Posting #0010132, Closes Feb. 15.

The Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position. This will be a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month position with a primary focus in the discipline of Agricultural Business Management. The position will begin on Sept. 15. Posting #023550. For full consideration, please submit applications by Feb. 15.

Oregon State University-Cascades in Bend, Oregon is recruiting for a full-time, tenure-track, Associate Professor faculty position. The individual in this position will develop and lead a hospitality management program to be offered at OSU-Cascades. Posting #0009798. Full consideration Nov. 30. Closes Feb. 15.

The Department of Mathematics is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator (OS2). Interested parties should apply to the OS2 Pool. Posting #0010056. Closes Feb. 16.

Associate Director Design & Construction – Campus Operations is accepting applications for a full- time Professional Faculty position. The individual in this position will be responsible for decision making affecting the Campus Planning, Design and Construction, and Construction Contracts units. Posting #0010148. Closes Feb. 18.

Occupational Safety Officer– The Environmental Health and Safety unit of Campus Operations is recruiting for a full-time, Professional Faculty position to manage the statewide Occupational Safety Program, assist departments in the implementation of the OSU Safety Management Program, and perform as the backup for the statewide Environmental Protection Compliance Program. Posting #0010157. Closes Feb. 22.

The Oregon State University Foundation is seeking a dynamic and successful major gift fundraiser to lead its efforts to significantly increase the level of philanthropic support for Oregon State University Athletics from private donors through the development of a comprehensive major, annual and regional gifts program. View a complete job description and how to apply information for the position of Director of Development for Athletics.

The Oregon State University Foundation has an opening for an experienced and capableAssistant Director for Information Technology Services to assist in the building of a “Best in Class” ITS department. The OSU Foundation offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The annual salary range for this position is $75,000 – $85,000. If you are interested in advancing your career in an organization that is making a difference, please complete the Foundation’s job application and send your cover letter and resume to Patricia Kenney, Senior Director, Human Resources

The Oregon State University Foundation is recruiting for an experienced and capable Foundation Services Coordinator and Administrative Assistant for Gift Planning. If you are interested in advancing your career in an organization that is making a difference, please complete the Foundation’s job application and send your cover letter and resume to Fran Judy, Sr. HR Coordinator. The OSU Foundation makes hiring decisions on the basis of merit and ability, and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. All positions will be open until filled.

Weather

Corvallis: Love may be looking on tempests today as we’re expecting a bit more rain on the eve of St. Valentine. Today’s high will be 52 with a low of 40. A bit more rain may fall before 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Central Oregon: Scattered showers expected today with a high of 50 and a low tonight of 28.